Chelsea Make Move for Ivan Toney, Liverpool Pursue Federico Chiesa, and Newcastle and Manchester United Interested in Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Transfer Deadline Day is fast approaching, and clubs are scrambling to make last-minute moves to strengthen their squads. Chelsea, in particular, have made a move to sign Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney. However, they face competition from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, who are offering Toney wages of up to £400,000 a week in the Saudi Pro League.
While Chelsea may struggle to match the financial package on offer, their interest in Toney highlights their desire to bolster their attacking options. Toney has been in excellent form for Brentford, scoring 33 goals in the Championship last season and helping them to secure promotion to the Premier League. His physical presence and goal-scoring ability would undoubtedly be an asset to any team.
Meanwhile, Newcastle and Manchester United are eyeing a late move for Everton and England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. With Calvert-Lewin’s contract set to expire next summer, Everton may be willing to cash in on the 27-year-old rather than risk losing him for free. Both clubs are looking to add firepower to their squads, and Calvert-Lewin’s proven goal-scoring record could make him an attractive proposition.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have set their sights on Juventus and Italy forward Federico Chiesa. The Reds are working tirelessly to secure a deal for the 26-year-old before the transfer window closes. Chiesa’s versatility and technical ability would provide Jurgen Klopp with another attacking option, adding depth to their squad as they look to challenge for silverware this season.
Elsewhere in the transfer market, Lyon and Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala is expected to have a medical with Everton ahead of a potential loan move. The 26-year-old would add quality to Everton’s midfield and provide competition for places in Rafael Benitez’s side.
Leicester City are close to finalizing a £19.5m deal for Genk and Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. The 20-year-old is highly rated and could be a long-term prospect for the Foxes.
Nottingham Forest are eyeing Ajax and Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey as a potential signing, as they look to strengthen their attacking options. The 22-year-old has shown promise and could offer a different dimension to Forest’s frontline.
In the search for a striker, Chelsea have identified Aston Villa and Colombia forward Jhon Duran as an alternative to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. Duran, at just 20 years old, has immense potential and could be a shrewd signing for the Blues if they fail to secure Osimhen’s services.
Roma are open to selling England forward Tammy Abraham, with West Ham showing interest in acquiring his services. Abraham has fallen down the pecking order at Roma, and a move to West Ham could reignite his career and provide him with regular playing time.
German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring the situation of Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. Sancho’s time at United has been a mixed bag, and both Bayern and Dortmund may see an opportunity to bring the talented 24-year-old back to the Bundesliga.
Manchester City are yet to make a decision on the future of Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes, but they are aware of Atletico Madrid’s interest in him. Nunes has impressed at Sporting Lisbon and could add depth to City’s midfield if he were to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.
In other news, Ipswich Town are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene from Luton Town. Ogbene’s pace and skill on the wing could provide a significant boost to Ipswich’s attacking options.
Leeds United have opened talks with Fortuna Dusseldorf in the hopes of signing Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka. The 25-year-old has caught the eye with his performances in Germany and could provide Marcelo Bielsa’s side with another creative outlet in midfield.
Lastly, Bayern Munich have agreed to a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal for the transfer of Kingsley Coman. However, the French winger has yet to commit to the move, leaving his future still uncertain.
As the clock ticks down on the transfer window, clubs will be looking to finalize deals and strengthen their squads for the challenges ahead. It remains to be seen which transfers will come to fruition and which will fall through, but one thing is for sure: fans can expect plenty of excitement and drama on Transfer Deadline Day.